Name: Alicia Keys

Age: 24
Job: Musician and Singer

Alicia Keys released “Karma”, the third single from her hugely successful album, “The Diary Of Alicia Keys”.

Last year, Alicia was the headline act at the Wall Of Hope concert in China. The concert took place on the 23rd September 2004 and was the first time Western artists have played a gig on the Great Wall Of China. The concert raised money for China Children’s and Teenagers Fund Charity 2004.

Alicia took time out to chat to OINK! and let us know all about her saving and spending tips...

Q: How much pocket money did you get when you were younger?
A.K: None. I had to earn my money in Hell’s Kitchen NYC (New York City).

Q: Was it the same for your siblings/friends?
A.K: We all struggled when we were younger.

Q: Were you better at spending or saving?
A.K: I always saved any money I actually got because I knew the value of money. I knew that one day I would need it to follow my ambitions. At that time my mom’s love was far more important to me than money, anyway.

Q: What did you save your money in?
A.K: I had a tin under my bed that I used to save everything special to me in, including my cents.

Q: What did you spend your pocket money on?
A.K: Stationary for my writing and music.

Q: What was the most expensive item you ever bought with your pocket money?
A.K: A collection of Stevie Wonder hits, including ‘As’. He was my favourite all time artist. Mom’s too - so we could both enjoy it.

Q: When did you open your first bank account and why?
A.K: I left performing arts school at 16 and was accepted into Columbia University. It was at this point that I needed a bank account and opened one before starting university.

Q: Do you have any money or savings tips for OINK! readers?
A.K: My tip would be that love is more important than money and that you should always save your money to secure your future dreams.

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